Euro 6 engines only allowed in Greater Manchester from next May

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RE: Euro 6 engines only allowed in Greater Manchester from next May

(22/06/2021 13:26)thomasl1231 Wrote:  What I don't understand is why the whole of TfGM is included, Wigan, Rochdale, etc. I would have thought it would make more sense to just include the city zone.

According to the The Guardian illegal levels of air pollution have been recorded in Rochdale and Wigan, which is why the government has mandated their inclusion.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021...n-may-2022

Although, if Wigan has high pollution should it be extended to included Warrington and St Helens as well?

It's been mentioned cars contribute as well but I don't think anyone's mentioned Northern are still operating Sprinter trains which give much higher levels of emission than any modern bus. Presumably the government aren't keen on either a large new train order or a swap enabling Northern getting newer greener trains and an operator in another part of the country with less pollution getting the Sprinters.